UN report: many people cannot access assistive technology — English Level A1

Many people need assistive devices to live better daily.
Children and older people often cannot get help needed.
In many countries access to devices is very low.
People wait a long time before receiving devices needed.
High costs and long travel make access hard today.
Many people must pay themselves for assistive care services.
Users say prosthetics and aids change their lives greatly.
Experts ask governments to provide more help now quickly.

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device — small machine or tool for a specific use

devices

access — ability to get or use something

cost — money needed to buy or use something

costs

receive — to get something that is given

receiving

aid — tool or help for people with needs

aids

government — group that leads and runs a country

governments

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